Spacecraft Ground Systems Test Engineer

Airbus S.A.S.; Warblington; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Contributory pension

Share options

Car leasing

Free onsite parking

Season ticket loan

Tax-free technology scheme

Discounted shopping

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space Limited is seeking a Ground Systems Test Engineer in the UK to validate spacecraft control systems and software for critical missions. You will develop, execute, and document test plans, support SRM facilities, and ensure compliance with aerospace standards.

Based in Portsmouth or Stevenage with hybrid options, you will collaborate with software and systems teams, perform functional, performance, and regression testing, and contribute to process improvements and mission

Qualifications

• Proven experience in integration and validation of complex systems, preferably in space or aerospace.
• Strong understanding of Spacecraft Control Centre architectures.
• Proficiency with Red Hat and Windows operating systems.
• Experience with configuration management tools and defect tracking (Windchill, SVN, Git, JIRA).

Responsibilities

• Develop and document integration plans and test procedures for Spacecraft Ground Control software.
• Execute tests for SCC components including flight software and HIL systems.
• Administer SRM test facilities and related computer systems.
• Analyze results, identify defects, and report in defect-tracking system.
• Collaborate with software, systems, and mission ops teams to ensure coverage.
• Participate in reviews and contribute to test process improvements.

Skills

System integration

Test planning

SCC knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication

Tools

Windchill

SVN

Git

JIRA

Job description

Airbus Defence and Space Limited is seeking a Ground Systems Test Engineer in the UK to validate spacecraft control systems and software for critical missions. You will develop, execute, and document test plans, support SRM facilities, and ensure compliance with aerospace standards.

Based in Portsmouth or Stevenage with hybrid options, you will collaborate with software and systems teams, perform functional, performance, and regression testing, and contribute to process improvements and mission